Drummond Memorial Public School
Drummond Memorial Public School is a government primary school in Armidale, NSW offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 827, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 233 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 42% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 45% have a language background other than English.
Armidale NSW 2350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Drummond Memorial Public School compares
By ICSEA, Drummond Memorial Public School ranks 2,010th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Armidale Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Drummond Memorial Public School scores 827, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Drummond Memorial Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Armidale
Drummond Memorial Public School is located in Armidale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,432/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 23,967.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Armidale suburb profileSchools near Drummond Memorial Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Drummond Memorial Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armidale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armidale | 0.9 km | 928 | 101 higher | 1,029 |
| New England Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 1.4 km | 1047 | 220 higher | 247 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale | 1.4 km | 1038 | 211 higher | 327 |
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.6 km | 963 | 136 higher | 349 |
| PLC ArmidaleIndependent Combined · Armidale | 2.2 km | 1077 | 250 higher | 226 |
| The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 2.4 km | 1097 | 270 higher | 625 |
| Ben Venue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 2.5 km | 1008 | 181 higher | 509 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drummond Memorial Public School a government school?
Yes, Drummond Memorial Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Drummond Memorial Public School offer?
Drummond Memorial Public School offers K-10.
What is Drummond Memorial Public School's ICSEA score?
Drummond Memorial Public School has an ICSEA score of 827, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Drummond Memorial Public School?
Drummond Memorial Public School has 233 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Drummond Memorial Public School?
The nearest schools to Drummond Memorial Public School are Armidale Secondary College (0.9 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale (1.0 km), New England Girls' School (1.4 km).
Where is Drummond Memorial Public School located?
Drummond Memorial Public School is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at https://drummondm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.